Life Sciences Companies Pitch at Innovation Forward: Forum + Awards Celebration on October 12 for $7,500 Prize
By: Colorado BioScience Association Date: 10/08/2021
Colorado BioScience Association is excited to welcome our life sciences ecosystem back to in-person education + networking. We’re planning the largest gathering of our community since early 2020. We are combining our two popular fall events, the Innovation Forum and Annual Awards Celebration into one can’t-miss day.
The Innovation Showcase takes place biennially at the Innovation Forum to bring together three emerging companies that pitch to local investors for a $7,500 Cash Prize. Meet the 2021 Finalists:

GelSana Therapeutics: Growing breakthrough novel hydrogel technology to heal wounds faster with less inflammation

LaPorte Immunotherapeutics: Developing immune-stimulatory nanoparticles to activate immune defenses in the eyes, skin, and upper airways

LumenAstra: Expanding on accurate, wearable, non-invasive technology for measuring the warmth from within through a novel core body temperature sensor
The Innovation Showcase Judge panelists include:
- David Perez, Lone Rock Ventures
- David Giarracco, MedTech Executive, Angel Investor
- Mike Weiner, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney
Thank you to our session sponsors: Fitzsimons Innovation Community, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and Dorsey & Whitney, LLC.
Join us on October 12th in Denver to hear from our Innovation Showcase Panelists. The winner will be announced live after the lunch and networking.